Mexborough & Swinton Times – Saturday 07 June 1941

Five Wath Sons in A.F.S.

Probably a record for Wath and district is that of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Walker, of 48, Hollowgate Avenue, Wath, whose five sons are all serving with the Auxiliary Fire Service. The sons are: Leading Fireman George Walker (37), Fireman Harry Walker (32) Fireman Arthur Walker (26). Fireman Joseph G. Jackson (23) and Bernard Walker (16), a messenger. George and Harry have been in the A.F.S. nearly, two years, Arthur, Joe and Bernard joining at the end of last year.

The four eldest sons work at Cortonwood Colliery, George being a deputy, Harry a borer, Arthur on the haulage, and Joe a cutter. Bernard is employed in the joiner’s shop at Manvers Main.

Three of them are married, George lives at Fitzwilliam Avenue, Wath, Harry in Boswell Road, Sandygate, Wath, and Joe at 46, Hollowgate, Wath. All five were born at Wath. Joe’s father, Mrs. Walker’s first husband, was killed in the last war. Joe married Miss Wigfield, of West Melton who was Carnival Queen for Wath Hospital Sunday Movement, of which Mr. F. Walker is secretary, last year.